Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkeka/Pūkeka Matua) in Sports Development and Management

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
TE KURA PARA-WHAKAWAI

Who we are / Ko wai mātou

The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement. Since 2017, it has been ranked among the world's top 25 universities for sport-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings. The School is home to an interdisciplinary community of scholars working across the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and humanities. We are committed to research that is internationally recognised, locally relevant, and responsive to the aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Role / Te Mahi

We invite applications for a full-time, permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport Development and Management. The successful applicant will have expertise in Sport Development and Management informed by critical socio-cultural, policy and management scholarship.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Developing an impactful research programme, publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, securing external research funding, and supervising postgraduate research students.
•    Coordinating and delivering research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Sport Development and Management (SPEX209), Advanced Sport Management (SPEX314), and Advanced Topics in Sport Management and Policy (SPEX461) with contributions to the taught Master of Sport Development and Management.
•    Contributing to curriculum development and academic leadership within the Sport Development and Management major.
•    Contributing to the effective operation of the School through service, engagement and collegial participation within the University and wider community.
•    Promoting and contributing to the University's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its Māori and Pacific strategic frameworks.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in this role candidates will have:

•    A completed doctoral degree in Sport Development, Sport Management, Sport Leadership, or a closely related field.
•    Experience of effective undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in a tertiary environment.
•    A strong publication record, commensurate with career stage, and demonstrated potential to secure competitive research funding.
•    Experience supervising postgraduate research students.
•    Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, mana whenua in the region.
•    Ability to build productive collaborations and work collegially.
•    Practical experience supporting sport development and management initiatives within communities, including indigenous contexts, is desirable.

Further Details / Pūroko

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed academic to make a significant contribution to Sport Development and Management through teaching, research and engagement while joining a collegial and dynamic School. Sport Development and Management is a vibrant area within the School, with strengths in policy, management, sociology, coaching, psychology and history.

The School values collaboration, equity and inclusion and is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University's Māori, Pacific and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks. Applicants should be familiar with the University's strategic direction through Pae Tata: Strategic Plan to 2030.

This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for a Lecturer is $97,377 to $114,943 and Senior Lecturer is $120,494 to $137,444.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Michael Sam, Interim Dean, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit:
•    A CV.
•    A letter of application 
•    3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601283 will close on Sunday,18 October 2026.

Additional Information

Contact: Professor Michael Sam

Position details: Information Statement

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